Coquette

Coquette is great for anyone who is interested in French food, but is apprehensive about high priced menus, small portions, and, well, generally about things French. The atmosphere is casual, the service is good, and the food is excellent.

Margaux’s

Margaux’s is in the running for the best restaurant in Raleigh. With its cool urban interior, Margaux’s almost seems out of place in North Raleigh. Though not really a “fusion” restaurant, the menu typically covers a fair territory from American to Italian to Thai.

Midtown Grille

Of the recommendations, Midtown is the most upscale, and the atmosphere is the most formal. The food is American with a unique spin. All menu items are made fresh daily with produce from local North Carolina farms.